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Multicultural Advisory Committee — 2026-10-08
0 New Item (Committees) - PRESENTATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTRE
PRESENTATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTRE
A mie Carrington (Chief Executive Officer) and Kat Hils Vink (Service Manager) from Domestic Violence Action Centre provided a presentation on domestic violence statistics in the Ipswich area and what services they provide to the community.
Attachments
1. Presentation ⇨
Councillor Jim Madden arrived at the meeting at 3.10 pm .
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Waste collection and contamination within culturally and linguistically diverse communities - update
2. Waste collection and contamination within culturally and linguistically diverse communities - update
This is a report concerning current garden organics and recycling bin contamination rates within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities including an update on relevant activities.
Recommendation
That the waste collection and contamination in culturally and linguistically diverse communities update report be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 3.51 pm.
Thiew Atem arrived at the meeting at 3.51 pm.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed community education in relation to recycling, in particular communication through social media and the use of the ‘Recycle Mate’ app.
3. Disaster Management - City of Ipswich
3. Disaster Management - City of Ipswich
This report provides a brief overview of Ipswich City Council's Disaster and Emergency Management service delivery, the granted funded Community Recovery and Resilience Officer (CRRO) Program, and considerations to disaster resilience for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities across the City of Ipswich.
Recommendation
That the report titled Disaster Management – City of Ipswich be received and the contents noted.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the ‘g et Ready Queensland ’ W eek 2026 campaign which is held in October each year, and where to find information on the campaign. The committee also discussed how to access information and receive assistance in a disaster event or emergency situation via council ’ s disaster dashboard, and look at ways how Council can deliver a stronger message to the community.
Further, the committee discussed the involvement of Gailes Community House and the Rosewood Community Centre and how they undertook Queensland Disaster Management arrangements training and what it means to be involved in supporting the community after a disaster.
The committee advised of two (2) videos from these community groups that members may find useful.
CERT: Building Hope in Ipswich: https://youtu.be/SzgRRulJHXw
Building Hope with CERT: https://youtu.be/qx4C0EEy8nI
Councillor David Martin left the meeting at 4.24 pm.
The external advisors suggested that in the event of a disaster or emergency situation, messaging is included on the Radio B Ethnic Radio and Radio 4EB 4 .
4. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
5. GENERAL DISCUSSION (within the purpose and scope of the committee)
The committee discussed the Wivenhoe Local Jobs Program (LJP) future portal that will be available for the CALD Community, which will enable people to register and receive assistance with employment opportunities, as well as job opportunities with WATPAC for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 3.05 pm.
The meeting closed at 4.49 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).